Welcome to Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando by the Shaan Saar LLC Security Group ・DD-214 and Family Owned ב״ה ・ Self Defense: Krav Maga and No Gi JuJitsu ・ Security Consulting and Geospatial Intelligence ・ Victim's Advocacy ・

Welcome to Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando by the Shaan Saar LLC Security Group ・DD-214 and Family Owned ב״ה ・ Self Defense: Krav Maga and No Gi JuJitsu ・ Security Consulting and Geospatial Intelligence ・ Victim's Advocacy ・

Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando
Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando and Orlando Self Defense Classes

Orlando’s gold standard

IN PERSONAL THREAT MANAGEMENT & SECURITY CONSULTING

BOARD CERTIFIED threat management, Human trafficking investigation, clinically informed criminal behavior analysis, ISRAELI CQB & Certified Master Krav Maga Instructors

70+ year family legacy of service to professional protection, federal law enforcement, military,
and the criminal justice system.

CREATOR’s OF THE evidence based self defense® system & Professional LICENSURE

NO Gi JUJITSU, KRAV MAGA CLASSES, SECURITY TEAM & CQB TRAINING, SHUL GREETER SAFETY TRAINING & PLANNING & Clinically informed VICTIMS ADVOCACY

“ Shaan Saar is not only an amazing place to learn a proven self defense system, but will also provide you with a wonderfully diverse community of friendship and support.”

—A. Smith (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google Reviews)

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What makes us orlando’s best Self defense KRAV MAGA classes & No Gi JuJitsu?

Comprehensive personal safety with an evidence based, multi-faceted approach to violence prevention and unparalleled teaching quality by self defense experts with professional oversight ensures a safer experience than traditional martial arts and self defense schools in Florida. We are proud to offer the best teaching quality based on extensive selection process and training of the most qualified instructors, small group classes, supportive community, and an evidence based system.

Our methodology incorporates a philosophy emphasizing aggression integration, concepts vs defensive techniques, Israeli Krav Maga; including the best of No Gi JuJitsu, Catch wrestling, physical and verbal methods, scientific and dynamic principles taught in elite units of the military, behavioral, intelligence organizations, and federal law enforcement.

A family owned business with a legacy over 70-years in military DD-214, federal law enforcement, Israeli trained Krav Maga and CQB, criminal behavioral analysis, and threat management and countermeasures with the US National Nuclear Administration our program is the only Evidence Based Self-Defense™ system in the United States.

The Shaan Saar group are proud creators of the trademarked Evidence Based Self Defense™ system created with underpinnings in cognitive psychology specifically addressing the autonomic system and designed to help manage the human stress response.

Shaan Saar Krav Maga and the Shaan Saar Group is Florida’s ONLY Self Defense Classes to feature an on-staff Criminal Behavior Analyst, Human Trafficking Investigator, and Certified Israeli CQB Krav Maga Instructor.

Our 4-step systematic process to personal protection is an exceptional outlet for managing stress, learning to perform productively and appropriately in conflict but regaining autonomy and confidence. Unlike Muay Thai, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, MMA, kickboxing, marital arts, or other combatives which allow for expression of aggression our program helps provide not only constructive physical outlet but integration.

Through understanding our autonomic process we are able to improve productive response, reaction time, and judgement under duress; a consequential skill in high performance and first responder professions.

GETTING STARTED AT SHAAN SAAR KRAV MAGA TRAINING CENTER

Looking for a self defense school? We’ve got your 6. For a LIMITED TIME, you can test drive classes at Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando for only $99

During your 2-week trial you’ll learn the foundations of our methodology, fundamental physical, and mindset concepts so you can succeed in our small group classes right out of the gate!

During your 2-week Trial you will have an opportunity to learn with our protection professionals and on-staff Criminal Behavior Analyst and enjoy UNLIMITED CLASSES. At the end of the 2-Week Trial, if the program is a good fit on both sides membership to our full training and educational program will be extended.

For individuals traveling to Orlando, interested in Trauma Informed Self Defense™, or private classes you can bypass the Discovery Session and reach out to us directly.

We provide the highest quality Krav Maga instruction in Florida. Whether adult self defense classes, youth programs, or Trauma Informed self defense classes, or corporate programs, we pride ourselves on the highest quality education, with board certified educators to meet your needs. Providing students with the best teaching methods and curriculum for learning essential self-defense skills is more than a mission, it’s a family legacy.

Adults all Skill Levels Krav Maga No Gi JUJITSU SELF DEFENSE

Krav Maga Orlando offers top-rated self-defense classes for adults 18+. Our cognitive psychology-based strategies are evidence-backed, and our experienced instructors draw from over 70 years of tactical expertise from military DD-214, federal law enforcement, psychological, and Krav Maga backgrounds. Choose from small group, no-belt-fee classes that cater to different learning styles.

Women’s SELF DEFENSE CLASSESTrauma Informed Self Defense™

Ever since its inception, Shaan Saar has stood out as an innovator, bringing cutting-edge, evidence-based self-defense™ solutions to the forefront with a mindful outlook on social influence. We lend our assistance by providing threat-management & evidence-based self-defense™ programs to survivors of violent crime all over the globe. Our group (and private lessons) self defense skills, trauma-informed self-defense™ for women is making a profound positive impact in the lives of thousands by giving them back autonomy, confidence and life enriching experience.

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Youth ・Social Coaching & SELF DEFENSE

Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando features specialized social emotional education, social skills coaching, and evidence-based self-defense concepts for ages 7-17. Focused on identifying dangerous situations, establishing boundaries, and advocating for oneself, the program promotes physical activity and fosters healthy childhood development and autonomy.

Corporate Programs & Groups

Welcome to Shaan Saar, where we offer Board Certified Workplace Violence and Threat Management specialists for your organization. We provide practical team building education that revolves around evidence-based self-defense™, violence prevention, workplace safety, awareness, and mass shooter seminars. Our corporate programs are designed to deliver a hands-on experience that equips participants with the necessary skills to handle a broad spectrum of threats, ranging from combative clients to active shooter scenarios. Studies show that employees who feel safer have higher job satisfaction and an increased sense of well-being (Sherman et al., 2008).

online programs & workshops

The online Healing Journey program we offer provides comprehensive education, a trauma informed approach, and inclusive physical concepts leveraging our 4-step systematic process for personal threat management. From real-time to archive formats, our educational programs cater to the most demanding schedules. In-person and Hybrid workshops provide a unique exploratory opportunity to delve into trauma informed self defense™ and healing journeys. They are conducted in small groups, featuring physical self defense concepts, breakout sessions, and creative modalities.

Private Education for Residents & Florida Visitors

Orlando, FL is the largest tourist destination in the United States. Our headquarters is conveniently located just five minutes from Universal Studios. Visitors to the Sunshine State can experience our unique program, which caters to all skill levels. Our professional threat management educators create and teach customized private training programs based on your unique protection profile. If you're a Central Florida local or an extended visitor, we can offer these services at your location or ours.

Discover the benefits of evidence-based and trauma-informed Krav Maga self-defense at Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando.

The gold standard for security consulting, personal threat management, and Krav Maga self defense classes Orlando.

 

FAQs

 
  • We offer small group classes, supportive community, and an evidence based system of personal protection for the whole family.

    Students learn to defend themselves with not only a variety of physical fighting styles, concepts, and self defense classes but psychological concepts and personal awareness which reinforces violence prevention not taught in any martial art class. The best way to get a feel for class is to enroll in a private, Discovery Session.

    Classes are physically and mentally intense, and presented in a high intensity interval training fashion. Mindset matters, and we’ll help you build it! Registration options are discussed after attending a private discovery session and the program requires a minimum 6-month commitment.

    You can expect classes to be challenging, engaging and fun for a variety of levels while imparting education you won’t find anywhere else!

  • Krav Maga internationally is known for knife attacks and standing self defense concepts but incorporates and modifies the best concepts from Brazilian Ju Jitsu, JiuJitsu, Catch Wrestling, and other ground combatives in addition to Muay Thai, boxing, and other combative striking.

    However, it is important to note that the idea that 90% of fights ending up on the ground is based on a YouTube study of street confrontation versus academic studies in threat management of violence.

    Evidence based matters when it comes to teaching quality and our professionals are committed to a safer experience for your entire family versus false confidence of recreational self defense classes.

  • A: Widely known as a self defense system used by Israeli law enforcement to survive knife attacks, defend Jewish neighborhoods, its aggressive and brutal nature, Krav Maga translates directly from Hebrew to English as "contact combat" very much like the American term "defensive tactics".

    Krav Maga is a system of self defense versus martial art, developed during WWII and refined by Israeli defense forces. It is designed to provide the most effective methods for neutralizing threats and controlling a situation through physical techniques.

    Come check out Orlando’s ONLY facility with Certified Master Krav Maga and Israeli CQB Instructor!

  • No. Shaan Saar Krav Maga offers the best teaching quality and an Evidence-Based Self Defense™ system created by our professional team with over 70+ years in professional protection, trained with Israeli security forces, US military, Federal counter measures, and criminal behavior analyst.

    Krav Maga training with the Shaan Saar Krav Maga training enter teaches mental fortitude, resilience, personal safety, and practical techniques to mitigate physical confrontation for the whole family.

  • Krav Maga teaches not just physical application of safety but teaches mental toughness, resilience, awareness, the ability to recognize potential threats. It also helps to improve your strength, confidence, and mental endurance. Through our classes, you can develop essential self-defense skills that can be used in a variety of situations to protect yourself and your loved ones.

  • A: Krav Maga is different from traditional martial arts, combat fitness classes, and competition fighting as it is designed for self-defense in real-world scenarios. Its emphasis on practical, effective techniques for dealing with threats and controlling situations. It is also focused on instinctive, gross motor movements rather than on forms or rituals, which makes it easier to learn and recall.

    Refined by the Israel defense forces Krav Maga was pioneered by the Jewish Partisan paramilitary organization as a proactive system of survival unlike a recreational style martial art.

    Ready to explore more about Krav Maga Classes Orlando? Or have questions about our Trauma Informed Self Defense program?

  • A: Krav Maga has many physical and mental benefits. From improving coordination, agility, balance, and strength to helping build focus, confidence, and mental toughness, it is a skill set which teaches not only self-defense concepts to reduce the risk of violence or harm but offers students practical means of improving overall wellness, mindset, and managing stress.

  • A: No problem.

    Defensive Tactics Krav Maga Orlando with Shaan Saar is not martial arts, a sport or recreational activity. And while our instructors have personally taught thousands of military, law enforcement and personal security professionals methods we offer group and private formats adapted and designed exclusively for civilians. We are constantly updating for attacks, crime and scenarios most relevant to citizens in the United States. We are experienced with and work with people from all walks of life, level of fitness and physical ability and / or limitation.

  • A: Great question! Shaan Saar Krav Maga does not teach moves. We teach self defense concepts. Real life attacks and violent crime does not follow a structured order, rather is fast and chaotic, versus the dance-like motions of Tae-Kwon Do or Karate self defense techniques.

    The more “moves” or techniques you learn for any single self defense threat the more your brain is required to recall. Variety and missteps make this recall exceptionally difficult when faced with actual fighting or violent situations and in a real life attack seconds count.

    Our program helps create and retrain neural pathways for the fastest, most effective response via conceptual education.

Don’t take our word for it.

Check out our 5-star Google Reviews:

 

“This is a great investment for your mind, body and future. I started taking these classes about 6 months ago and cannot be more pleased with the results so far. I went into class very unsure and timid. I was made to feel secure by the instructors and actually also by other students because the instructors have built a supportive culture in the classroom that maintains patience, kindness, compassion and encouragement. We get lessons on so many aspects of self protection. I have grown as a person and through coaching and correction I have gotten better at defending myself. This class, at the least for me is not about fighting, it’s more about security. I jokingly call it self-confidence class but I’ve gained so much more. I’m very grateful.”

— Charlene S.

“I found exactly what I was looking for with Shaan Saar Krav Maga. Shaan Saar is a topnotch training facility. Gabe and the rest of his staff are awesome instructors… What I like is it teaches you how to respond to real life street defense situations. Like most people I am not looking for fights, but I want to be able to protect myself and my family should something happen. I highly recommend checking them out. 5 Stars all the way!”

— Johnny H

“Their program is trauma informed, science and research based, and you can tell they are lifelong learners so the information is not stale or out of date. Renee gave me a piece of myself back that the offender took from me. She gave me my back my body autonomy and my voice...she empowered me with practical knowledge on how to protect myself and my family.”

— Marla S

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